vilify (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *vilify*:
VERB	communication	vilify, revile, vituperate, rail	spread negative information about

vilify > pronunciation
Sounds	vih'lihfay.
Rhymes	acidify ... verify: 78 rhymes with fay...

English > *vilify*: 1 sense > verb 1, communication
Meaning	Spread negative information about.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonyms	revile, vituperate, rail
Broader	abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout	Use foul or abusive language towards
Spanish	denostar, ultrajar, vilipendiar, vituperar
Catalan	ultratjar, vituperar
Nouns	vilification	slanderous defamation
	vilification	a rude expression / expression intended to offend or hurt
	vilifier	one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel

HyperDic: vilify